Woman at War

Woman at War

Halla is a choir teacher. She's also a saboteur.

2018 · 101 min · ★ 7.2 · Drama, Thriller, Comedy

Halla declares a one-woman-war on the local aluminium industry. She is prepared to risk everything to protect the pristine Icelandic Highlands she loves… Until an orphan unexpectedly enters her life.

Directed by Benedikt Erlingsson · Written by Benedikt Erlingsson

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